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Cubbin Theatre

Creative Residences

Cubbin Theatre’s distinctive approach prioritises the needs of their very young audience. Their critically acclaimed show, Up and Away, for infants who cannot yet walk was developed in collaboration with a Speech Language Therapist and is performed to very small numbers inside a gently lit teepee, where the audience can crawl around safely. In March 2025, Cubbin Theatre performed this show by invitation at the prestigious ASSITEJ International festival in Marseille, France.

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Creative Residences

Cubbin Theatre

Various dates throughout 2026

The Arts Centre's 2026 Company-in-Residence, Cubbin Theatre, specialise in imaginative and interactive theatre for children.

Co-working space in The Arts Centre

Arts and Offices

Desks can be rented on an exclusive basis including;
- a desk,
- chair,
- screen,
- data access,
- use of printer and photocopier,
- use of the bookable meeting room,
- and use of common space (kitchen and communal rest space with free tea and coffee).

Introducing The Arts Centre’s 2025 Company-in-Residence

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The remarkable Cubbin Theatre will be Company-in-Residence at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre for 2025.

Business events & networking space

Venue hire

An ideal space

Burnside High School Chamber Music Groups

Tuesday 2 June 2026

This concert will feature groups from Burnside High School as they prepare for the National Chamber Music Competitions.

The proposal

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This is our chance to restore ‘the Dux’
In the past nine months, we have been in discussions with the council on how to revive the Student Union building (formerly the Dux) as a brew bar, relaxed restaurant, and live music venue.

Whānau, play and place: Cubbin’s extended Company-in-Residence supports children’s theatre in Christchurch

News

Cubbin Theatre, the only company in Aotearoa New Zealand dedicated to making theatre for babies and very young children, has had its Company in Residence programme at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in Christchurch extended through 2026 and 2027, following an initial one year residency in 2025.

Lushious Oil Painting by Sandie Brown

Monday 2 March - Tuesday 28 April 2026

Sandie Brown is an accomplished oil painter whose true passion lies in still life. Drawn to light, texture and intimate detail, she captures everyday objects with warmth and character.